FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wellington Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Wellington Small Business Loans
Wellington unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Wellington Business Loans
What is the Larger Wellington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during quality company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine what is the health that is your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. The professionals will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.